Case that protects...but doesn't block the speakers? - Nexus 10 Accessories

As the title says...I am trying to find a flip case that protects but doesnot cover the speakers at the same time. I bought the poetic duracase with high hopes but it turns out that the straps actually cover the 'real' speaker area and leave the rest uncovered.
Has anyone found or had experiences with any cases that leave the entire speaker area uncovered?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ACBO7RE/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00
Excellent Protection with vented speakers. Good price too and got it real quick.
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Ya I have that case ordered but it isn't a flip case. There is a screen protector built in but I might remove mine once I get it. I have a roocase for for 1 cent plus 4.98 shipping its a flip and the speakers have holes for audio to come through sound doesn't seem to be blocked . just a thought.
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I bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A6X3ZM6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
I am reasonably happy with it (although the price seems to keep going up -- it was $9.95 when I got it and was originally release even cheaper). The protection is good. The wake and sleep functionality works OK. My biggest complaint is that it is a little bulky.
I am still waiting for something like the original cover shown in some of the Google announcement videos.

Is that pulling the screen away at all? And how hard is it to take out?
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http://www.gizmocentral.com.au/goog...ing-case-stand-with-card-holders-high-res-sp/
Just received this one in the mail. The auto sleep works great and speakers are not covered. it measures 3/4 inch (2cm) when closed and is made of a composite leather. You can also take it out with ease but secure eniugh that it wont fall out.

Tesla67 said:
Ya I have that case ordered but it isn't a flip case. There is a screen protector built in but I might remove mine once I get it. I have a roocase for for 1 cent plus 4.98 shipping its a flip and the speakers have holes for audio to come through sound doesn't seem to be blocked . just a thought.
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gonna cut mine out too as soon as the armorsuit comes in :cyclops:
I'm glad it's not a flip case since I'm nervous about dropping it, and they look kinda girly to me

Like one of the above posts, I also have the Poetic Hardback case. There are two very small tabs on the speakers (used to hold it in place) but they don't block the sound in any way. The case does add a little bulk, more than I was hoping for.

Bataga said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ACBO7RE/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00
Excellent Protection with vented speakers. Good price too and got it real quick.
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I have the same one I like it too!

I have a poetic one from amazon , case and stand don't block speakers .

rlrbjr said:
I bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A6X3ZM6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
I am reasonably happy with it (although the price seems to keep going up -- it was $9.95 when I got it and was originally release even cheaper). The protection is good. The wake and sleep functionality works OK. My biggest complaint is that it is a little bulky.
I am still waiting for something like the original cover shown in some of the Google announcement videos.
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I love this case. My first had two tabs that didn't hold it in good. I was sent a replacement and it fits perfect and seems to be made a bit differently. Just stylus holder on opposite side and smaller loop and case didn't smell like chemical and more like leather. Definitely the new one is much better.
I don't think it is bulky at all, I think it is very slim and doesn't create much thickness at all. My roocase is much much more bulky.

I've bought this one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AW6515G/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

I like the roocase due to the bulk...... Weird you may think but if my tablet falls on the screen it will never come in contact with the screen so the case takes the beating not my screen. This tablet is my baby Haha and I'm young and don't care too much about how heavy it is just whether it protects or not. It is a pain for fps tho so she comes out of the case for that but I'm normally laying down on a nice soft bed or couch.
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rooCASE Multi-Angle Leather Folio Case (Video Review)

http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi...TF8&coliid=I3PNX4KCCN3GST&colid=2KWIRQ1PEHLSD
If your looking for a great Nexus 7 Case at a incredible price .. this is a steal for $15...
It's as advertised, it's multi-angle to any position you want because they grey area is felt, and it has velcro feet on the bottom side of the tablet that let's you position it anyway you want and it's holding up great!! .. it's very stable in portrait mode as well..maybe I do a video or something sometime soon, but it's a steal .. closes by a magnet and I forget what it's called but when you close the cover the screen turns off and when you open the cover the screen turns on...
I honestly can't see them settling at this price for this product .. it's every bit worth the $30 that they have as the retail. I had it pre-ordered and they just started shipping yesterday. I got mine within a day since it's shipping from Southern California ..
Update 7/22: Lots of people are asking about "muffled sound" with this case, in which I reply I don't have an issue with that. For those on the fence, I went ahead and took a picture of the back of the Nexus when the case fully extended. There are in fact holes for the speaker. Let's think about this for a moment. When you use the case in "landscape mode", the holes aren't covered. If you just lay your Nexus 7 flat on a desk and just flip open the cover.."you" are covering the holes. But imo, it's not terrible. It's not like the Nexus 7 puts out Bose Audio quality surround sound .. and again this case is only $15 shipped .. Worse case scenario, Amazon has an excellent and simple return policy.
And if your still unhappy with your sound :crying: .. Grab this free EQ App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zbWFydGFuZHJvaWRhcHBzLmVxdWFsaXplciJd
And Please .. Press the thanks button if I've helped you at all..
Lastly, I'm including a picture of the screen lit up in the case. So you can see that no, the case doesn't cover the screen. The notification bar issues is because there's only a little bit of room there and our fingernails need to be cut!
If this was on Prime... I would have bought it yesterday...
ricktat said:
If this was on Prime... I would have bought it yesterday...
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It's worth more then $15... that price is shocking..
BTW .. it was priority mail shipping..
Its not my cup of tea but I just wanted to add that the price dropped down to $10.00
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Vegan Leather
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Hmmm, is grain fed vegan leather only available in unwashed, dirt brown and hairy.... or do they have washed options and a range of colours?
Roocase site if you want to look at others
ricktat said:
If this was on Prime... I would have bought it yesterday...
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Now it is on Prime but at $15 (would be the same when it was $10 with $5 in shipping)
I am taking a leap of faith since I need a case and this doesn't look as ****ty as the other folio cases out and does have the magnet so :fingers-crossed:
I ordered one of these yesterday. Was $10 w/ 5 dollar shipping basically. Looks good to me in the pics, hopefully it fits good when I get it.
I liked how it had the magnet for auto-wake, and how it had a stand mode for watching movies I guess. And how it was cheap
Im really digging this case. I have a post here about the exogear car mount..and i can mount the nexus 7 with the case still on .. when i get time im going to update my pictures and do a new video on that one as well.. enjoy guys!
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The rooCASE looks nice but a bit too thick. What do people think about that?
Thanks
Purchased one of these today. Paid $10 for it earlier. Looks decent enough for me right now. Hope it's good quality.
The one I originally wanted was the one below. Has a handstrap along with a magnet to close the flap. I just can't honestly wait 2 weeks for it so I settled for this one.
Do you think this one has a magnetic closing flap so it doesn't accidentally open?
EDIT: Sorry, just answered my own question. It has a magnetic flap closure.
Product Details
Soft interior lined with non-scratch material
Adjustable stand for viewing between 45-90 degree
Built-in magnetic provides sleep / wake feature
Elastic loop for stylus or pen
Magnetic flap closure
Access to all ports and control
Product Dimensions
7.7" x 5" x 0.7"
Product Weight
7 ounces
System Requirements
Google Nexus 7 Tablet
Package Includes
rooCASE Multi-Angle Folio Case Cover for Google Nexus 7 Tablet
http://www.amazon.com/YooMee-Androi...qid=1342736104&sr=1-1&keywords=nexus+7+yoomee
I guess I got my answer and the cons outweigh the pros:
"I have noticed that the speaker is quite muted while in this case, and also its kind of bulky. It probably triples the thickness of the nexus 7."
(http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi-Angle-Leather-Google-Automatically/product-reviews/B008F05Q2E/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&colid=2KWIRQ1PEHLSD&coliid=I3PNX4KCCN3GST&showViewpoints=1)
The rooCases do increase the bulk but IMO they are worth their weight in gold. I have a leather rooCase on my ASUS Transformer - which got knocked to the ground from a height of about 4 feet and it did not get any damage from the fall, not a nick, dent or crack. Here's a link to the genuine leather rooCase for the Nexus. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008F05Q5Q/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
This one is more expensive; but the inner case is detachable and can reattach in portrait
mode for video chats. The only other downside is the bezel is covered and makes the notification bar marginally harder to pull down.
bustinstugots24 said:
Purchased one of these today. Paid $10 for it earlier. Looks decent enough for me right now. Hope it's good quality.
The one I originally wanted was the one below. Has a handstrap along with a magnet to close the flap. I just can't honestly wait 2 weeks for it so I settled for this one.
Do you think this one has a magnetic closing flap so it doesn't accidentally open?
EDIT: Sorry, just answered my own question. It has a magnetic flap closure.
Product Details
Soft interior lined with non-scratch material
Adjustable stand for viewing between 45-90 degree
Built-in magnetic provides sleep / wake feature
Elastic loop for stylus or pen
Magnetic flap closure
Access to all ports and control
Product Dimensions
7.7" x 5" x 0.7"
Product Weight
7 ounces
System Requirements
Google Nexus 7 Tablet
Package Includes
rooCASE Multi-Angle Folio Case Cover for Google Nexus 7 Tablet
http://www.amazon.com/YooMee-Androi...qid=1342736104&sr=1-1&keywords=nexus+7+yoomee
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I have the Kindle Fire version of this case and though it fits it doesn't close properly. The Nexus 7 version should fit perfectly. I think you'll be happy with it. Great quality for the price.
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jamerican413 said:
I have the Kindle Fire version of this case and though it fits it doesn't close properly. The Nexus 7 version should fit perfectly. I think you'll be happy with it. Great quality for the price.
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I have been using this case throughout the day and find it to be very well made. It does add a little bit of bulk but nothing out of the ordinary. The tablet is the very well protected and it stands up well in landscape mode. The overall very happy with the purchase.
loztboy said:
I have been using this case throughout the day and find it to be very well made. It does add a little bit of bulk but nothing out of the ordinary. The tablet is the very well protected and it stands up well in landscape mode. The overall very happy with the purchase.
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Exactly. I was surprised at how well made it is. I also ordered this case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GFHO6Y/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00 It's going back. Bulkier than I like and it looks cheap.
I also got this one, which I DO like very much but will probably use it more for my daily commute to work on the train: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008G2UG3A/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00 Love how it converts to a stand.
The Nexus 7 Yoomee case will be my main case, when it arrives - I think. Really like everything about it (and I didn't expect to...)
I have to say, if anyone can let me know how to contact rooCASE for support, I would greatly appreciate it. My wife ordered a case from them for her Samsung GT 10.1, and it pretty much fell apart in the first month or so. She and I have both sent numerous email messages asking for them to honor their lifetime warranty, and neither of us have received a response.
Can't recommend them, honestly, and at this point it's the principle of the whole thing. I simply can't believe that a company of their stature (this isn't some fly-by-night outfit) doesn't respond to email. And, as far as I can see, there's no phone number to call.
wynand32 said:
I have to say, if anyone can let me know how to contact rooCASE for support, I would greatly appreciate it. My wife ordered a case from them for her Samsung GT 10.1, and it pretty much fell apart in the first month or so. She and I have both sent numerous email messages asking for them to honor their lifetime warranty, and neither of us have received a response.
Can't recommend them, honestly, and at this point it's the principle of the whole thing. I simply can't believe that a company of their stature (this isn't some fly-by-night outfit) doesn't respond to email. And, as far as I can see, there's no phone number to call.
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Did you file a claim? http://www.roocase.com/Info.aspx?q=sk:71 If not, start there...
jamerican413 said:
Did you file a claim? http://www.roocase.com/Info.aspx?q=sk:71 If not, start there...
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Yep, multiple times. But thanks.
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Does the case muffle the sound as stated by the Amazon reviewer? This is one of the cases that I'm considering. TIA.
mrbelvedere said:
Does the case muffle the sound as stated by the Amazon reviewer? This is one of the cases that I'm considering. TIA.
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The sound seems fine to me. I really like this case, so far. ...for less that $15 shipped, I think it's great.
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Looking for a bumper case

As the title says, I'm looking for a bumper case, somewhat like the cases for the nobi tablet.
Any other kid proof case would do, as the tablet is dedicated to my children and I'd prefer something that will keep them from ruining it.
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Maybe something like this? http://www.gumdropcases.com/drop-tech-series-sleeve-for-google-nexus-7.html
or http://www.gumdropcases.com/google-nexus-7-droptech.html
CheyenneDonna said:
Maybe something like this? http://www.gumdropcases.com/drop-tech-series-sleeve-for-google-nexus-7.html
or http://www.gumdropcases.com/google-nexus-7-droptech.html
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That's almost it, it's just the price and the lack of shipment to Israel that make it not perfect.
Chinese copies of that item would like be great, an eye candy one would be greater
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I recently purchased this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Exact-Design-Google-Android-Tablet/dp/B008LJKTGC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ce_2
have to say I am very pleased with it, the fit is superb, cutouts are all easily accessed. the cover is probably 1.2mm thick across the back and a little less around the edges. its edges lips aroubd the screen really well, my only concern is that it may lift a screen saver ? will find out soon enough in hand it feels similar to the textured back of the 7 itself. having had many cheapo silicon cases for phones and tabs I can highly recommend this cover :good:

Poetic REVOLUTION Case

Wanted to share this find. Looks like an absolute must have to me and is priced pretty good too! Link is to the Amazon page and it's available for pre-order (available Jan 7th)
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-REVOLU...TF8&colid=2NEMODE0EUKGY&coliid=I3GRFF8CGP8EXY
Looks interesting!!
Too thick on the sides. But otherwise looks good
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It doesn't protect the screen??
Techie2012 said:
It doesn't protect the screen??
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Looks like a decent lip around the screen and comes with a screen protector
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I bought poetic revolution for the nexus 7 almost the exact same. It definitely adds weight and bulk to the nexus but it sure feels secure. The lip is almost an entire inch so it certainly feels safe. i have it dropped from walking height multiple times hard shoofly asphalt with no effects what v do ever.
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Too big for my liking. Also don't like that kickstand. I am pretty careful, so minimalism is okay for me.
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This thing case looks great but the reviews on it for the 7 are pretty bad. Either they say it is very hard to remove from the case or it has flimsy/broken legs on the stand.
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Getting one and I'm glad it's bulky.....I'm used to that
I think the stand looks awesome and functional for any situation. If it doesn't feel strong enough, I will be careful not to stand on it while watching movies and such. There are more good reviews than bad so I feel confident that it'll be worth the chance
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Bataga said:
Getting one and I'm glad it's bulky.....I'm used to that
I think the stand looks awesome and functional for any situation. If it doesn't feel strong enough, I will be careful not to stand on it while watching movies and such. There are more good reviews than bad so I feel confident that it'll be worth the chance
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I'm seriously considering this case. Who knows how long Otterbox or Sedio will take to make one.
Mordak said:
I'm seriously considering this case. Who knows how long Otterbox or Sedio will take to make one.
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Get it, I love mine regardless of its flimsy stand (the smaller stand is flimsy, the large one is pretty sturdy in landscape mode). I got rid of the built in screen protector and used a skinomi and its perfect. It withstands the abuse of constantly being placed into a briefcase, its durable, and its about 12-1/3 of the price any otterbox or seidio case would be.
I have this case as well, and really like it, except one issue. The rubber that goes around the outside, is kinda loose around the top, and front facing camera area. U can seat it, but it just won't stay flush.... anyone else?
I just got mine today. I it is a decent case but the price has gone up on amazon since I bought it. The rubber does seem loose at the top like someone else stated. I the screen guard that is built in is decent, but I punched it out since I have a zagg invisishield.
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Anyone else having issues with this case and video chat apps?
My N10 was behaving like an old, cheap speakerphone with Tango (choppy audio, bad mic) until I took the case off. Then it cleared right up.
Wondering if it might have been compressing the tablet in the mic/speaker region, or otherwise deflecting the sound?
Only me?

Any Real Leather Cases, Like This One?

I have a Poetic Hardback Case from amazon
It's nice for the price, but the hard plastic feels real cheap. I was googling cases and found this one.
PDair Nexus 10 case
One of the nicest cases I've ever seen, but there is no way im paying $112 for it lol. So does anyone know any good looking real leather cases like the one I posted above?
I can't post links, sorry.
DeadlyDasher said:
I have a Poetic Hardback Case from amazon
It's nice for the price, but the hard plastic feels real cheap. I was googling cases and found this one.
PDair Nexus 10 case
One of the nicest cases I've ever seen, but there is no way im paying $112 for it lol. So does anyone know any good looking real leather cases like the one I posted above?
I can't post links, sorry.
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You should glance at noreve.com.
I can't post links yet, but search Amazon for Bear Motion genuine cowhide cases. I've never used one, but the description says it's real leather. Only $18.99.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/pdair-leather-case-for-google-nexus-10-book-type-blac-240230/
62.99 here
Rodeojones said:
I can't post links yet, but search Amazon for Bear Motion genuine cowhide cases. I've never used one, but the description says it's real leather. Only $18.99.
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I have this case on my Nexus 10 right now. It's not bad. All the ports and buttons are easy to access, and the speakers don't sound muffled. Overall pretty good.
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62.99 here
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There are two different versions of the case, and on expan they only have one picture of it.
Version 1 is like an iPad smart cover where it folds up in the back for it to stand up. Version 2 is like my poetic hardback case where you put the tablet into the "indents." I hate covers where you have to fold it up in the back to stand it up, so I'm going to email expansys and ask which one it is. It seems like it's version 1, the fold up one.
(Had to edit out the url in the quote since I can't post links.
LowSky said:
I have this case on my Nexus 10 right now. It's not bad. All the ports and buttons are easy to access, and the speakers don't sound muffled. Overall pretty good.
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Any chance you have any pictures of the case? I just ordered one of these. If it's as good as advertised, I think it'll get the job done.
I second the Noreve suggestion. I have one for my N7 and I love it. Here's their case for the N10 : http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/Samsung_Google_Nexus_10_Tradition_leather_case.html
Free shipping anywhere in the world, too.
DeadlyDasher said:
I have a Poetic Hardback Case from amazon
It's nice for the price, but the hard plastic feels real cheap. I was googling cases and found this one.
PDair Nexus 10 case
One of the nicest cases I've ever seen, but there is no way im paying $112 for it lol. So does anyone know any good looking real leather cases like the one I posted above?
I can't post links, sorry.
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My wife got me this one for xmas http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Goog...d=1357244965&sr=1-2&keywords=iblason+nexus+10 I like it.
It looks like exactly what you are looking for, costs $18.00 and smells like leather to me. The only fault I can find is that there is no opening on the bottom for the POGO charger, whenever that is available, so you have to open the case to be able to use it. But for $18.00 and Amazon (who are excellent on returns if you don't like it) it's hard to go wrong.
I picked up one from Bear Motion on Amazon. It's much nicer than you'd think considering the price. They make a brown one too. Magnetic seal and auto-sleep/wake. After using it a few days, it has softened up a bit and feels even nicer.
Search 'Bear Motion Genuine Cowhide nexus 10' on Amazon. I don't have enough posts to put any links in yet.
Additionally, I bought a clear screen protector and carbon fiber 'style' protector for the sides and back from Skinomi. (Their website is cheaper than Amazon and used a promo code 'skinomi25' for 25% off.) I am not usually good at installing such things but it turned out pretty well.
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I picked up one from Bear Motion on Amazon. It's much nicer than you'd think considering the price. They make a brown one too. Magnetic seal and auto-sleep/wake. After using it a few days, it has softened up a bit and feels even nicer.
Search 'Bear Motion Genuine Cowhide nexus 10' on Amazon. I don't have enough posts to put any links in yet.
Additionally, I bought a clear screen protector and carbon fiber 'style' protector for the sides and back from Skinomi. (Their website is cheaper than Amazon and used a promo code 'skinomi25' for 25% off.) I am not usually good at installing such things but it turned out pretty well.
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I was looking at the bear case..are the top parts of the speakers covered by that case? I currently have the poetic dura case and sadly the only part of the speaker that is covered is the part where the speaker actually is :-/.
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I ordered a Bear Motion from Amazon. It arrived today but was a mistake. The one I received was clearly for another, smaller tablet. Anyway if the one for the Nexus 10 is the same material I wouldn't like it. If it is real leather it fooled me. It is very pleather-like. I now have my eye on much more expensive leather cases like the ones that people are selling on Etsy or Nor eve.
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Can not post a link yet, will try later.
I would say the top of the speaker is covered about .5” or less. I haven't noticed any issues with sound. It is actually leather, though it's really stiff at first. The inside has some sort of soft/fuzzy cloth lining. I'm pretty happy with mine so far. I used a skinomi wrap/screen cover too for extra peace of mind.
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plastikowl said:
I picked up one from Bear Motion on Amazon. It's much nicer than you'd think considering the price. They make a brown one too. Magnetic seal and auto-sleep/wake. After using it a few days, it has softened up a bit and feels even nicer.
Search 'Bear Motion Genuine Cowhide nexus 10' on Amazon. I don't have enough posts to put any links in yet.
Additionally, I bought a clear screen protector and carbon fiber 'style' protector for the sides and back from Skinomi. (Their website is cheaper than Amazon and used a promo code 'skinomi25' for 25% off.) I am not usually good at installing such things but it turned out pretty well.
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I bought this one to. Cant go wrong, it's very nice. At least until I find one with a good keyboard.
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http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/Samsung_Google_Nexus_10_Tradition_leather_case.html
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Izeltokatl said:
http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/Samsung_Google_Nexus_10_Tradition_leather_case.html
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Looks decent, but expensive. How sturdy/snug is that clipping mechanism?
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plastikowl said:
Looks decent, but expensive. How sturdy/snug is that clipping mechanism?
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I ordered one a few days ago. When it gets here I will let you know, but black is the only color they keep in stock. Everything else is made-to-order. I got a brown one, so it might be a few weeks.
One think to keep in mind is the Noreve site includes VAT in the prices. If you create an account, it will update the price to exclude VAT (as long as you live somewhere that doest do VAT). They also ship free. Still pretty expensive though. It was around $92 for mine.
One thing that is pretty cool is they link to third party reviews of their product and they are organized by device, case color, and language. At least one of them is a video review of a case for the Nexus 7. I didn't see any reviews for a Nexus 10 case, but the other reviews give you a pretty good idea of the quality.
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Update on the Bear Motion case, still a great case overall especially for what I paid, but I have noticed a flaw. The cutout for the POGO port has no stitching between the leather outer material and the interior lining. The adhesive has broken down a little and the lining is just a tiny bit loose around the opening. I intend to fix this myself with a needle, some black thread and about 5 minutes. This does have the potential to happen on the edges of the leather areas that do not have stitching though.
It should be noted the area with this issue flexes A LOT though. I'll post a picture later. It is very minor and I'd still buy this case again, but the manufacturer could easily prevent this with an extra couple inches of stitching.
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I received my Noreve case yesterday, so it took a little over three weeks to get to me (it is faster if you pick a black color). It is clearly much higher quality than the Bear Motion case I tried previously and better anything else I have seen on Amazon.
That does not mean I don't have any complaints. Mind you, these are pretty minor but they are complaints nonetheless.
Firstly, they have some sort of thin layer of open cell foam under the front cover. Yesterday when you pressed a bit on the front cover, you could feel and hear the foam compressing. Today, after having it in my messenger bag, that sounds seems to have worked itself out. I much prefer the feel of the back, which seems to be leather right on top of plastic. The inside front cover has some sort of rubber or gel padding and I like that too, but I am not sure the inside front cover is leather. I don't think it is. I guess they are going for a soft, cushy feel on the front.
Secondly, the clasp is slightly annoying. Someone asked how firm it was and I will say it is pretty firm. It definitely stays closed and I have no complaints about how well it functions, but the problem is the clasp on the front cover prevents the device from laying flat when the cover is folded back because the clasp points down.
The last complaint I have is the process of converting it to stand mode. You have to pop the tablet out of the bottom of the case to stand it up. This isn't an easy or quick task because the case grips the tablet pretty tight.
Despite my complaining you just read, I actually really do like the case. It is definitely quality made with quality materials.
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My review of the MoKo Slim-fit Cover (Carbon Fiber)

This is the first clip-on style case I've ever bought for one of my electronic products. I have always hated the bulkiness that these type of cases add on to what started out as a sleek and slim device. However, as I use my Nexus for reading while at work, I really didn't want to have to carry a sleeve and a stand in addition to the device itself.
This case perfectly satisfies my need for protection, but still manages to keep the Nexus very slim overall. I love the integrated stand feature, both angles work great depending on whether I feel like slouching or sitting up straight. The material that is used does have a slight odor, but nothing that I can smell without putting it right up to my nose. I also can't smell it on my hands after holding it, so that's a plus.
The integrated strap is a bit tight for my large hand, but I'm not sure I'd use it anyway. The magnet in the cover works perfectly for putting the Nexus to sleep when closed and waking it when open. It does not put it to sleep when folded over backwards. There is a piece of elastic included that you can use to "lock" the case into the stand position, and it does definitely "lock" it in, but I didn't find it was necessary at all, the device is totally stable without using it.
Overall, I would highly recommend this case for your Nexus. I don't think you'll be disappointed at all!
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I ordered this case before reading this so this post just got me excited for delivery. Thanks anyway!
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Let me know what you think after you receive it...
Nice review. I am now considering this case for my N7. The outer layer looks very sexy for the slim N7.
Got this today. The black leather looks really nice. The elastic is for holding the cover flat when folded all the way back. Works great. Looks like a case costing twice as much. Time will tell how well it holds up.
Holes for speakers?
I noticed that the part that covers the speaker has holes. Do the places between those holes suppress the sound? (I've already read some not so encouraging reviews about the weak Nexus 7 speakers )
I rarely use the speakers so I'm not the best one to answer... Hopefully someone else will.
Been using this case for a little over a month, and I absolutely love it. Slim, speak, and functional. I prefer the standard black over carbon fiber.
resolehtmai said:
I noticed that the part that covers the speaker has holes. Do the places between those holes suppress the sound? (I've already read some not so encouraging reviews about the weak Nexus 7 speakers )
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Never noticed a difference in speaker quality while using the case. In fact, it sounds better if you have the case in stand mode.
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Got mine a few days ago and I'm not all that happy. Functions fine and all but I would have liked the regular black better I think because the carbon layer doesn't seem flush in places. Like it needed more glue or something and it is coming up in places. The regular black is sewn in, not glued so that is why I think I would have preferred that one. Just my 2 cents.
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Your carbon fiber isn't sewn like mine is in the pictures?
I may be willing to trade my all black for the CF one. Mind taking pictures?
Regardless pretty sure these cases come with lifetime warranty....?
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Your carbon fiber isn't sewn like mine is in the pictures?
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Now that i look at it it is sewn but after the stitch it is coming up. Some parts feel alright and some parts seem like it needs more glue.
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All~G1 said:
I may be willing to trade my all black for the CF one. Mind taking pictures?
Regardless pretty sure these cases come with lifetime warranty....?
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I can do that if you don't mind that I cut off the stylus holder.
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I thought about removing the stylus holder on mine too... hopefully your peeling carbon fiber is an anomaly!
I have this case as well. Solid black leather. I highly recommend this case.
Sound Quality: Sound is no different with or without the case on. I am using the Nexus Louder patch.
** Sound is perceived to be louder when in stand mode, as it's creating acoustics and the sound waves are bouncing back forward. Same concept as if you cup your hand behind it.
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Nice background - can you share it?
I used the Wallbase HD app to find it, highly recommended.
Also have this case. Its great!. Only the stylus placement is a bit ...
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